Turkestan Tour from Almaty
- Comfortable transfer
- Guide services/accompaniment
- Sightseeing entrance fees
- Accommodation in a 3/4* hotel on the basis of breakfast ( 2 or 3 bed accommodation in a room of your choice)
| Day | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | 20:00 | Pick up at Baitursynova 100 |
| 20:30 | Departure from Almaty | |
| Day 2 | 09:00 | Arrival at Arystan Bab Mausoleum |
| 09:40-10:00 | Departure and arrival at the ancient city of Otrar | |
| 11:00-11:50 | Departure and arrival in Turkestan | |
| 12:00-13:00 | Lunch | |
| 13:00-14:00 | Hotel check-in | |
| 15:00-17:00 | Visit to Khoja Ahmed Yasawi Mausoleum | |
| 17:00-19:00 | Visit to Keruen Saray | |
| 19:30-20:00 | Return to hotel/rest | |
| Day 3 | 07:00-08:00 | Breakfast at hotel |
| 08:00-10:00 | Departure and arrival at Akmeshit Cave | |
| 11:00-11:30 | Departure and arrival at Domalak Ana Mausoleum | |
| 14:00-15:00 | Lunch | |
| 15:00-17:00 | Departure and arrival at Aisha Bibi and Babaja Khatun | |
| 19:00 | Return to Almaty |
Turkestan 2 day tour
- Mausoleum Arystanbab
- Akmeshit Cave
- Mausoleum of Domalak Ana
- Keruen-Sairai complex
- Mausoleum Kozha Akhmet Yasawi
- Underground mosque
- Medieval bath
- Ancient city of Otyrar
- Babaja Khatun
- Aisha Bibi
Locations
Turkestan Tour from Almaty: History of the Great Steppe
A Turkestan tour from Almaty is the easiest way to see the south of Kazakhstan, where the country keeps its oldest shrines and its most famous medieval architecture. We handle the long road, the hotel and the guide, and you simply enjoy two packed days of history.
Why Turkestan Is Worth the Journey
Turkestan is often called the spiritual capital of the Turkic world. Its turquoise-domed mausoleum of the Sufi poet Khoja Ahmed Yasawi was built at the end of the fourteenth century and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Around the city you will find sites linked to the poet's teacher, the remains of the Silk Road town of Otrar and legends that locals still tell with pride.
How the Trip Unfolds
Overnight on the road
You leave Almaty in the evening and sleep on the way, so no daylight is lost. By morning the steppe looks different: flat, warm and full of history.
A day among monuments
On the Turkestan tour the first day starts with Arystan Bab, then the hill of old Otrar. In the afternoon the guide takes you inside the great Yasawi complex, and the evening is free for a walk around the illuminated Keruen Saray area.
Legends and the way home
The final day mixes nature and folklore: the Akmeshit cave with trees growing inside it, the shrine of Domalak Ana, revered as a foremother of Kazakh clans and the elegant Aisha Bibi tomb. After that the group heads back to Almaty. The detailed timetable is on the Program tab above.
What Is Included
- Transport for the whole route.
- A guide who stays with the group from start to finish.
- Tickets to the sites in the program.
- A night in a 3 or 4-star hotel with breakfast, double or triple rooms.
Who It Suits
This Turkestan tour suits history lovers, pilgrims, families and anyone who has already seen the mountains around Almaty and wants a different Kazakhstan. If you still have a free day before or after the trip, add an Altyn Emel day trip to the desert or a Kaindy lake tour with Charyn Canyon on the way.
Why Travelers Choose Panda Travel
Long-distance trips need careful planning, and we take care of timing, accommodation and transport. Our guide explains the story behind each site, so the monuments become more than photo stops. Booking online takes a few minutes.
Our Guarantee
Your seat and hotel room are reserved once you book. We keep to the program and put safety first on the long road. Book your Turkestan tour from Almaty online, or message us on WhatsApp to check dates.
